Petal Pals
old garden · Year unknown
René d'Anjou
3-5 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Rich, sweet, and typically Damask-like rose scent.
Color Description
Silvery pink fading to a paler, almost lilac-pink shade.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and encourage new growth; this variety blooms on old wood.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but susceptible to common rose ailments like black spot or aphids in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown